Squires Court Rejuvenation private effort to modernize slums
A Cambridge group led by Dr Lawler Carrie Gravestein and Dana T Gallup plans to convert Squires Court East Cambridge by regrouping and rehabilitating old houses into a private rental community. They expect rents as low as 15 to 20 dollars monthly, arguing a taxpaying investment that could produce slumless homes for low income residents. The project aims to transform slums into habitable housing without federal help, unlike Newtowne Court.
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Cambridge
Dr. Lawler
Carrie Gravestein
Dana T. Gallup
Squires Court
Newtowne Court
Where Were the Cambridge Amateurs Cambridge Radio Night
Cambridge residents praised the Chrysler Major Bowes program but were disappointed that only one local entertainer appeared. Over 100 Cambridge amateurs applied for auditions, yet no trials were held in advance, leaving many locals excluded from the broadcast.
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Cambridge
Lyons
Frank Talerico
Ralph
New York
Major Bowes
Bowes
Chrysler-Bowes
Debating Dana on El Fares and Dividends
The letter questions the 1918 enabling act binding El fare cuts while dividends to common stockholders remain fixed. It argues for tying stockholders profits to El receipts so fares rise or fall with revenue, challenging Dana and comparing rigidity to a politician’s neutrality.
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Gen'l Mgr. Dana
The
Sir Anthony Absolute
Sheridan
Podsnap
Hitler
Vocational guidance plan praised to link schools and employers
A Cambridge community idea proposes teachers interview local employers to arrange part time work for students and future jobs after graduation. The plan aims to demonstrate cooperative intelligence and invites Cambridge businesses to favor local youths with strong teacher endorsements.
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Cambridge
Cambridge City Finances Highlight Low-Rate Tax Anticipation
City Treasurer Carroll secured a 2 million dollar tax anticipation loan at very low rates from top Massachusetts banks. The arrangement signals strong fiscal health and support for Mayor Lyons’ prudent policy, despite nationwide city financial pressures.
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Cambridge
Carroll
Co Rock Bottom
United States
Massachusetts
Lyons
School Board Advances Vocational Guidance Plan Steps
Board hears preview of Vocational Guidance Plan with actions by high school committees and local firms to place youths in jobs. Carver and Galgay seek more information while business community and Chamber of Commerce back the outreach. Kindergarten bus service discussed for North Cambridge. resignations of Grace Ayers and Mary Ahearn accepted.
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Carver
Galgay
John Carr
Supt
Chamber of Commerce
Fitzgerald
Finn Honored At East Cambridge Banquet For New Councillor
East Cambridge turnout praises Daniel Finn at Thorn dike School banquet honoring the new Ward 1 city councillor. State and city officials, including Rep. Michael J. Neville as toastmaster, lauded his bright political future. Danial F Finn Club arranged the event.
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East Cambridge
Thorndike School
Ward 1
Danny Finn
Michael J. Neville
Atty Gen. Dever
Lyons
Cong
Flaherty
Daniel F. Finn
Italian Play Night by Sons of Italy Lodges at Rindge Hall
On Monday evening January 29 a joint lodge event at Rindge Hall will present a play under the auspices of Loggia Italia and Loggia Stella D Italia of the Order of the Sons of Italy in America. A drama in Italian directed by Angelo De Tucci follows the play.
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Rindge Hall
Loggia Italia
Loggia Stella D'itala
Order of the Sons of Italy
America
Angelo de Tucci
Dana Mahoney Debate on El Deficit Causes and Fixed Charges
The meeting featured Dana Mahoney arguing the 1918 act created a fixed dividend for El stockholders and urged amending the rule to align profits with elevated activity. He and Mr. Dana clashed over responsibility while Supt. Jas. Mahoney declined to substitute, as critics offered history and a poet’s ode to Harvard Square.
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Dana
Cambridge
Mahoney
Sinbad
Mr. Dana
Mr. Mahoney
Tom Sullivan
Joe Clarke
Church St. Pres
Gelette
Chamber of Commerce Speakers Urge Community Fund Drive Support
Theodore L. Storer and Richard B. Carter joined Dr. Roy Kelly Lever Brothers executive and Dwight Robinson as luncheon speakers at the Chamber of Commerce. They urged cooperation in the current Community Fund Drive, noting a talking movie illustrating hospital work and related efforts.
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Theodore L. Storer
Richard B. Carter
Carter
Community fund drive urged for Greater Boston goal
Speakers including Ada Comstock of Radcliffe College and Henry Le Baron Sampson urged united effort for the community fund drive. Francis C Gray of the Greater Boston Campaign and Roy Kelly of Lever Bros warned misery exists locally as well as abroad. The target for Greater Boston is $4,625,000.
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Pres
Ada Comstock
Radcliffe College
Henry le Baron Sampson
The
Cambridge Community Federation
Fran
Cis C. Gray
Greater Boston
Roy Kelly
Brilliant Lever Bros. Co
Greater
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